THE REGIONAL

YMCA OF WESTERN CT

Ymca Summer Club At Grassy Plain

Summer Club At Grassy Plain

Is your child ready for the BEST SUMMER EVER?

At Grassy Plain Summer Club, summer is the time for ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION and FUN! Our FABulous program centers on three areas proven to impact kids’ development: Friendship, Accomplishment and Belonging.

Our highly trained staff helps campers’ ages 5-12 realize that the Y is a place where they belong and can be themselves while trying new things, building new skills and making new friends. Campers are encouraged to pursue their interests through daily activities and theme weeks culminating with: an in-house special enrichment program or an inflatable amusement such as the ever-popular 18’ water slide. There are opportunities to connect with nature and spend time outside being physically active participating in experiences that influence lifelong healthy habits and also opportunities to keep skills fresh all summer long with fun, engaging literacy and math activities. There are opportunities to foster campers’ creative abilities such as Art, Drama and Writing and ones to inspire wonder and ignite creativity through weekly STEAM projects. But most importantly, there are opportunities to reconnect with the simple joys of being a kid: Swimming, Laughing, Singing, Dancing, Crafting, Discovering, Swinging, Sliding, Hiking, Playing and more!

At Grassy Plain Summer Club, the recreational and educational activities offered daily nurture the potential in every camper, building self–esteem, leadership skills, lasting friendships and treasured memories. Be a part of our community! Sign up for one week or all of them; either way your child will have THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

To register, download and complete the registration packet and call or bring forms into the office to verify availability of Camp weeks of your choice.

REGISTRATION DATES FOR SUMMER CLUB

February 3, 2025    Priority registration for children currently enrolled in any program at the Y.

March 3, 2025        Registration for all new campers.

Summer Club Contact at Grassy Plain:

Debbie D’Ostillio
Camp Director
 203.744.4890 
 ddostilio@regionalymca.org

Daily Schedule

The structured camp day runs from 7:30am – 5:30pm.  Campers will follow a daily schedule of activity blocks with their peers in their camp group.

Features

  • State Licensed year round Center equipped with air conditioning
  • Spacious classrooms/Two large playgrounds & large field
  • Gardening Program
  • Fun Camp Days like a Jell-O Eating Contest, Dress-up Days & every Friday is Camper of the Week!
  • Focus on fitness/nutrition
  • Literacy and math games/activities
  • Engaging STEAM projects
  • Arts and crafts

Fees

$40 Registration Fee

The weekly fees for camp are as follows

Regular Day Camp: $300 (week 3 $240 – Closed July 4th )

For your convenience the YMCA accepts Master Cards, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards

Due at the time of registration

  • $300 deposit which will be applied for your last week of camp
  • $40 registration fee

You can register in person at our facility at 57 Grassy Plain Street in Bethel anytime.

Convenient, downloadable registration forms can be found on this site. You will also need a current physical on the State of Connecticut blue form.

Kids at Summer Club at Grassy Plain

Theme Weeks

Week 1:   6/16     Welcome Back to Camp Week – Welcome to fun games, bracelet making, kickball tournaments and friendships! 

Week 2:   6/23     Nature Week – Let us explore nature this week through hiking, scavenger hunts and nature walks.  

Week 3:   6/30    Red, White & Blue Week – Come join us by celebrating America’s birth this week! 

Week 4:   7/7      Around the World – Let us explore the continents, try some new foods, and learn about diverse cultures. 

Week 5:   7/14    Color Wars – It’s back, our fan favorite Color Wars! Campers compete to see which room can embody their color the best. 

Week 6:   7/21     Ultimate Survivor Week – Teams compete in physical and mental challenges to take home the coveted title of Ultimate Survivors. Do not forget the Gross Food Challenge too! 

Week 7:   7/28     STEAM Week – A week of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Who will survive our annual egg drop?

Week 8:   8/04    Beach Week – Fun water activities, water slides and learning about our oceans.  

Week 9:   8/11     Celebrating Art & Artists – Van Gogh, Dali, Andy Warhol and more. Who is your favorite? 

Camp Guide
Kids at Summer Club at Grassy Plain

Summer Club Contact at Grassy Plain:

Debbie D’Ostillio
School Age Care Director
 203.744.4890 x 109
 ddostilio@regionalymca.org